The 8th principle Working Group is holding an evening of conversation between Pauline Kajiura and people in our church who have experienced systematic racism; i.e., BIPOC, along with 2SLGBTOI+, and those with hearing, vision and physical concerns. This conversation, which is being held in the church sanctuary on Monday, March 11th, 7-9 pm, will focus on the results of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Audit that Pauline was asked to complete by our Church Board. This Audit was intended to determine what congregants believe is required to help them as individuals and community to dismantle systemic racism and barriers to inclusion, and what changes they hope to see.
If you are a member of a group that may experience systemic racism and/or other barriers to full inclusion within our congregation you are invited to join us for this conversation. Please RSVP as soon as possible to Marion Sewell Sneyd, Chair of the 8th Principle workgroup. mssneyd@gmail.com This will ensure that we have enough materials prepared for everyone who is attending.
You can also direct any questions about this event to Marion or other members of the 8th Principle Working Group: Sarah Ayerst, Rev. Jamie Boyce, Pat Dickinson, Beverly Horton, Tim Versteeg, Janice Webster, Nancy Willson.